Caked on mud + clipped sensitive horse = options?

[Brimmers]

My lad loves mud, and coats himself in it every day in the field by having a good old roll and grinding it in.

I wait until dry and brush off the areas around his tack, but it takes so much time as hes quite sensitive so has to be done softly. I dont currently bother with anywhere that's not got tack on ?
Are there any products that help the coat become "slippy" so mud cant stick or it brushes off a lot easier?
Coat shine hasn't worked.

Or are there any issues with me just leaving him as a mud monster for the winter?

 

[milliepops]

I have 2 de-mudding brushes which the sensitive ones don't seem to mind.

one is a plastic haas curry which knocks the clods off the surface of neck and body easily. it's stiffer than a rubber curry so it doesn't get caught in the hair.

the other is a super groomer pad which is like a soft brillo pad thingy which contours bony areas and head and again the mud comes off much more easily than with a brush.

 

[ester]

This might seem a bit backwards in thinking for a sensitive one but some seem happier with it than faffing.
https://smartgrooming.com/products/...8&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign

 

[dogatemysalad]

To be honest, I don't think there is any magic product that stops mud sticking. I've tried oil, but it makes little difference on our clay mud. I just groom with a rubber mitt, followed by a dandy brush.

 

[dogatemysalad]

This might seem a bit backwards in thinking for a sensitive one but some seem happier with it than faffing.
https://smartgrooming.com/products/...8&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign

I use those too. Helps break up the rock hard mud. I usually desensitize the area with my hand before using any tools though.

 

[criso]

I have 2 de-mudding brushes which the sensitive ones don't seem to mind.

one is a plastic haas curry which knocks the clods off the surface of neck and body easily. it's stiffer than a rubber curry so it doesn't get caught in the hair.

the other is a super groomer pad which is like a soft brillo pad thingy which contours bony areas and head and again the mud comes off much more easily than with a brush.

I was just about to suggest the same combo, it still needs some work but just about tolerated on a very thin skin sensitive tb who is clipped out.

I also use spray on his mane to soften the mudlocks before tackling them.

My other tb used to love the circular metal shedding comb that Ester posted but with this one I can only uses this on unclipped winter coat and not all areas even then.

 

[hollyandivy123]

Gold label ....mud guard, little on your hands and rub over where needed...Teflon for mud a lititle goes a long a way

 

[Carrottom]

I find a gentle scrub with a magic brush is well tolerated by my sensitive one. It seems to work quickly on clipped bits. I am wary of using anything to make the mud slide off in case it has the same effect on me ?

 

[Scotsbadboy]

Circular curry combs are like the best invention ever at this time of the year. Curry comb in the left hand, Haas brush in the right, alternate over said mud monster and job done

OP dont worry about it too much, de mud where tack goes and crack on with riding, ignore the judgement, snide comments and pointing fingers .. Joke

 

[Lady Jane]

I use all of the above and find it depends which bit you are doing which they prefer.

I also use " Spontex Tough Scourers" - looks bit like Brillo pads but not as sharp and no embedded soap.
Doesn't have to be Spontex - if you use 2 at once they sort of tangle themselves together and make a decent size.
Last for absolutely ages and even my most sensitive horse didn't mind them.

I use baby oil to stop mud sticking

 

[Sealine]

I spray pig oil on the legs, belly and elbows to prevent mud sticking. On the neck, head etc I gently use a circular curry comb followed by a cactus mitt. My horse has full clip including his head which does make it easier.

 

[Scotsbadboy]

I use all of the above and find it depends which bit you are doing which they prefer.

I also use " Spontex Tough Scourers" - looks bit like Brillo pads but not as sharp and no embedded soap.
Doesn't have to be Spontex - if you use 2 at once they sort of tangle themselves together and make a decent size.
Last for absolutely ages and even my most sensitive horse didn't mind them.

I use baby oil to stop mud sticking

Blimey how could i forget ... YES ... they are perfect for faces and nooks and creases. A hunting friend told me a couple of years ago about using a stainless steel kitchen scourer and I've never looked back, lol!

 

[McGrools]

Avon skin so soft.
I use it as flyspray in the summer but just discovered it works really well in winter to stop the mud sticking quite so firmly!
I do have to stick it in the microwave for 20 seconds first as it solidifies in the cold weather!

 

[Brimmers]

Fab - lots of ideas to try! Thank you x

 

[iknowmyvalue]

Second the Haas curry combs! Also use magic brushes and a Roma grooming mitt (or did before I lost it...) which worked well for my sensitive clipped ones

 

[Auslander]

I use a metal shedding blade - its the only thing Alf tolerates! Anything less fierce makes him ticklish, and then he starts snapping at me! Goes all gooey when I use the metal one!

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

I spray with coat shine and use a shedding blade and the big round metal scourer things, they are great for getting mud off and my horses much prefer them to any brush, e bay sell them fairly cheaply.

You could buy a snuggy hood failing that

 

[charterline]

Netted seven day mud away

 

[tatty_v]

Metal shedding blade here too for my sensitive boy, combined with haas curry comb and cactus mitt. And because he is grey, a deep rug with neck cover!

 

[bubblensqueak]

ive heard good things about these! may be worth a try https://www.equineproducts-ukltd.com/product/tigers-tongue/

 

[Frano]

If he is clipped , try a sponge and water dry with a towel.I don’t mean bath him just a gentle sponge of.

 

[Jellymoon]

Nettex 7 day mud away.

 

[9tails]

Hands On Grooming Gloves work like magic on dry mud without annoying my horse anywhere near as much as brushing it off. One sweep with the gloves and it's all gone.

 

[Shysmum]

Seven Day Mud Away, hands down.

 

[Squeak]

I've found seven day mud away brilliant and recently baby oil has also been doing a great job, I just have to put more on and more frequently but it's probably still cheaper than the seven day mud away.